DId you save it as a template?

Do you have an alternate startup directory specified in Options/General?

In article ,
Gene Augustin wrote:

I created a workbook template with all the formats, logos, layouts, etc that
I want to use most of the time. I want this to be the default workbook for
NEW or on opening EXCEL.

I have put copies in the MY TEMPLATES folder, OFFICESTARTUPEXCEL both as
Workbook.xlt and Workbook.xls

It still defaults to the Microsoft default template.

Help

Geno